Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Taos, New Mexico


The cost of living in Taos, New Mexico is 18.1% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,415 in Taos, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taos, New Mexico is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Taos
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Taos, NM
Compared to Tacoma, Taos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.9% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% lower

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